Third Nephi

by Skinner, Andrew C.

• ISBN13: 9781599559797
• ISBN10: 159955979X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-06-12
• Publisher: Cedar Fort

Summary

Third Nephi stands as an independent witness of the linchpin doctrine of the entire Christian faith---the literal, bodily resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This small volume illustrates these ideas to help all of us understand why Third Nephi may justly be called the Fifth Gospel, and why it is so valuable to the world. Grow your testimony and your love for the Savior with this inspiring book.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Our Valuable Fifth Gospel	p. 1
The Fifth Gospel Testimony of Jesus	p. 5
Prophecies of His Birth	p. 5
Crucifixion	p. 9
Relief from Destruction	p. 12
Bitter Cup Emphasized	p. 16
Conclusion	p. 19
Resurrection and Judgment	p. 21
Resurrection	p. 21
Many Judgments	p. 27
Hierarchy of Judges	p. 28
Criteria for Judgment	p. 31
Making Personal Judgments	p. 32
Conclusion	p. 33
The Temple Context of the Fifth Gospel	p. 37
Temple in the New Testament	p. 37
New World Temple Context	p. 38
Heaven and Earth Together	p. 41
Sealing of Families	p. 44
Conclusion	p. 46
The Temple Sermon on Exaltation	p. 49
Temple Setting	p. 49
Content of the Beatitudes	p. 52
A Restoration Perspective	p. 55
Other Changes to the Beatitudes	p. 58
Remainder of the Sermon	p. 61
Knowledge of the Father	p. 62
Conclusion	p. 64
Apostolic Authority among Joseph's Remnant	p. 67
Calling the Twelve in the New World	p. 67
Priesthood Authority	p. 69
Training the Twelve	p. 71
Other Sheep	p. 74
Translated Beings	p. 77
Conclusion	p. 80
The Pure Gospel Denned	p. 83
Setting	p. 84
"My Gospel"	p. 84
Origin of the Use of the Term "Good News"	p. 87
The Father's Will	p. 88
The Cross	p. 90
Lifted Up	p. 93
Conclusion	p. 95
Establishing Zion in the Western Hemisphere	p. 99
The Conversion to Christ	p. 102
Lack of Contention	p. 103
Prayer	p. 104
Sacrament	p. 108
The Covenant	p. 110
Some Final Teachings	p. 113
Conclusion	p. 113
Acknowledgments	p. 117
About the Author	p. 119
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